I am committed to protecting your privacy as a customer or visitor to my site. Please read the policy below for details on this site’s privacy policy.

Analytics

This site utilizes Google Analytics to track user behavior. You can read more about how Google uses your personal information here: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en. You can also opt-out of Google Analytics here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Email marketing

When you subscribe to our email list, only the information you voluntarily share in the sign-up form is retained, along with your email open and click data, unless you are utilizing an app or platform that blocks the collection of such data. You can unsubscribe from the email list at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of one of our emails.

The information you share with me is used solely for sending you emails and customizing your email marketing from this site. I keep all the email addresses shared with me completely private. Your data will never be sold or shared with any third parties.

After you unsubscribe, my email platform, does retain your historical user data. If you would like that data deleted, just contact me.

Sales and shopping

This site utilizes Payhip for all recipee and merchandise sales. Payhip does not use cookies to collect personally identifiable information, but does use cookies to collect generalized information about how you interact with this website and my storefront on Payhip.com. Payhip does keep track of what you have in your shopping cart, your IP address and location for estimating shipping and taxes, and shipping address, payment details and email address. Your shipping address, email address and phone number are also shared with me for fulfillment purposes and to communicate with you about your order.

Payhip cookies are used to authenticate your device and secure transations, but also to generate aggregated, de-identified information providing insights into trends and usage patterns hat may be used for business analysis, website and service improvements, and for determining performance metrics. You can see their full cookies and privacy policy here: https://payhip.com/privacy.

Affiliate programs

Links on this site my include affiliate tags. If you visit a third-party site and make a purchase using one of those links, I might receive a small commission and the affiliate partner may use the link to track you. See the privacy policies on the individual retailer pages (Amazon, World Market, etc.) for details of their information use policies.

CCPA Privacy Rights (Do Not Sell My Personal Information)

Under the CCPA, among other rights, California consumers have the right to:

Request that a business that collects a consumer’s personal data disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal data that a business has collected about consumers.

Request that a business delete any personal data about the consumer that a business has collected.

Request that a business that sells a consumer’s personal data, not sell the consumer’s personal data.

If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us.

GDPR Data Protection Rights

We would like to make sure you are fully aware of all of your data protection rights. Every user is entitled to the following:

The right to access – You have the right to request copies of your personal data. We may charge you a small fee for this service.

The right to rectification – You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate. You also have the right to request that we complete the information you believe is incomplete.

The right to erasure – You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.

The right to restrict processing – You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.

The right to object to processing – You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.

The right to data portability – You have the right to request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.

If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us.

Protection of minors

I do not knowingly collect any information from children under the age of 13, and this site does not directly marketing to children under the age of 13. If you think that your child provided this kind of information on our website, I strongly encourage you to contact us immediately and we will do our best efforts to promptly remove such information from our records.

Content Disclaimer / Informational Use Only

The content provided on this website is for general informational and entertainment purposes only. While I share recipes, cooking tips, kitchen guidance, and lifestyle content based on personal experience and testing, this information should not be considered professional, medical, nutritional, or legal advice.

All recipes and suggestions are provided “as is,” and individual results may vary based on ingredients, equipment, skill level, dietary needs, and personal circumstances. You are responsible for ensuring that any recipes, techniques, or recommendations are appropriate for your own situation, including food allergies, dietary restrictions, and health conditions.

By using this website, you agree that I am not liable for any losses, injuries, or damages resulting from the use of the information provided.

Always use your best judgment when preparing food, including proper food handling, storage, and cooking practices. When in doubt, consult a qualified professional.

Changes to this privacy policy

We may update our privacy policy from time to time. Thus, we advise you to review this page periodically for any changes. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page. These changes are effective immediately, after they are posted on this page.